A piano is one of the most difficult and most valuable items to move in any home. Upright pianos typically weigh between 300 and 500 pounds. Baby grand pianos range from 500 to 700 pounds. Concert grands can exceed 1,200 pounds. Beyond the weight, pianos are precision instruments; even minor impacts can knock them out of tune, damage the soundboard, or crack the cabinet finish.
WV Second Chance Moving provides dedicated piano moving services in Huntington, WV, using proper equipment, trained technique, and protective materials on every piano job. We move upright pianos, baby grands, and grand pianos across Huntington and the tri-state area with the care and precision these instruments deserve. Moving a piano without the right equipment or training is dangerous for the instrument and for the people moving it. Back injuries and dropped pianos are the two most common outcomes of DIY piano moves.
Every piano should be professionally tuned after any move regardless of how carefully it was transported. Changes in temperature, humidity, and physical movement affect string tension and pitch. Schedule a piano tuning with a local Huntington piano technician within two to four weeks of your move. This is standard practice recommended by piano manufacturers worldwide.
The most common type in Huntington homes, weighing 300 to 500 lbs. Requires a piano board and two to three trained movers.
Slightly smaller than full uprights, still require proper equipment and technique.
Baby grand pianos require leg removal, specialized padding, and a piano skid board. Typically 500 to 700 lbs.
Most complex piano move. Requires leg removal, case padding, a piano skid board, and a crew of three to four movers minimum.
Similar to upright in size but heavier due to internal mechanisms. Require extra care during loading.
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Cost varies by piano type, distance, access difficulty, stairs, narrow doorways and any specialty handling required. We provide free estimates for every piano move. Call (304) 945-5199) for a quote.
A piano is an investment musically, financially, and emotionally. Moving it deserves professional equipment and trained hands, not guesswork. WV Second Chance Moving provides dedicated piano moving services across Huntington, WV, with the care and precision that valuable instruments require. Call (304) 945-5199 or request your free piano moving estimate today.
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Here is exactly how WV Second Chance Moving handles a piano move in Huntington:
Yes, but stairs significantly increase the complexity and cost of a grand piano move. We assess stair access during our pre-move consultation and bring additional equipment and crew members when stairs are involved.
Close and latch the keyboard lid. If your piano has a bench, keep it separate. For grand pianos, we handle all disassembly ourselves. Do not try to move the piano before our crew arrives even a few inches can cause strain injury without proper technique.
Not when moved by trained professionals with proper equipment. DIY piano moves cause the overwhelming majority of piano damage during relocation. Our equipment and technique are specifically designed to protect the instrument throughout the entire move.
Yes, we regularly handle piano moves for University faculty, students, and music department needs in Huntington.
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